Hottest Jobs in 2012 in Direct Selling

The help wanted ads of 2012 will have a scant resemblance to today's classifieds. Job titles more common in sci-fi novels such as space tour guide and molecular engineer will soon become common place. Tomorrow's employers will put a premium on skilled and semi-skilled workers, especially in computers, health care, science and technology. But where will the hottest and most plentiful jobs come from in 2012 and beyond? The most jobs will come from the direct selling industry as more and more people are deciding to take control of their own financial futures and starting home based businesses. Home-based businesses are the trend of the future. Government and industry reports show that increasing numbers of men and women are now opting to work out of their homes. In fact, the latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that 4.12 million entrepreneurs are now working at home, most of which are in services industry. Entrepreneurs are rediscovering the benefits of working at home. The continuously good performance of the economy followed by a change in lifestyles buoys well for the home-based entrepreneur. Many people now want to combine their careers with families, opting out of the rat race to spend more time with their families and take a more proactive part in raising their children. The technological innovations in the past decades have also made working at home easier and more feasible. Home based businesses come in many forms, from traditional IT jobs, home nursing, day care, etc. but the fastest growing segment, with over 15 million people participating (2007) is direct selling, according to the Direct Selling Association (DSA). Direct Selling is the sale of a consumer product or service, person-to-person, away from a fixed retail location. These products and services are marketed to customers by independent salespeople. Depending on the company, the salespeople may be called distributors, representatives, consultants or various other titles. Products are sold primarily through in-home product demonstrations, parties and one-on-one selling. Research shows some of the most popular reasons people choose direct selling are:

* Direct selling is a good way to meet and socialize with people.

* Direct selling offers flexible work schedules.

* Direct selling is a good way to earn extra income.

* Direct selling is a good way to own a business.

* Earnings are in proportion to efforts. Anyone can do it. There are no required levels of education, experience, financial resources or physical condition. People of all ages and from all backgrounds have succeeded in direct selling. Direct sellers are independent contractors. You're your own boss, which means you can:

* Work part-time or full-time - you choose when and how much you want to work.

* Set your own goals and determine yourself how to reach them.

* Earn in proportion to your own efforts. The level of success you can achieve is limited only by your willingness to work hard.

* Own a business of your own with very little or no capital investment.

* Receive training and support from an established company. Direct selling is a growing industry. Sales in the U.S. have more than doubled in the last decade to more than $30 billion and are now more than $100 billion worldwide. The main reason why direct selling opportunities are plentiful is low start up costs. Start up costs should be minimal. The start up fees in direct selling companies are generally modest - usually the cost of a sales kit. Companies want to make it easy and inexpensive for you to start. Pyramid schemes make their money through fees paid by new recruits or by loading inventory or training aids on them. High entry fees should be a warning sign. People from literally all walks of life, of all ages, are successful in direct sales. About 75 percent of those working in direct sales are women, 10 percent are African American, six percent are Latino and three percent are Asian, Native American or other. Many people start part-time, and later leave their other careers when direct selling becomes more lucrative.

Brent Vanderstelt is a successful home based business entrepreneur and works from home in the direct selling industry with Fortune Hi Tech Marketing (FHTM) http://time4fortune.com Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing is a team of highly motivated and dedicated individuals working together toward a common goal

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